TCL P80 Pro 5G vs Tecno Pova Curve
The TCL P80 Pro 5G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Elite, while the Tecno Pova Curve (2025) runs on the Dimensity 7300 Ultimate; launch prices were $279 and $219. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova Curve leads — 58/100 vs 57/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the TCL P80 Pro 5G has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the TCL P80 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (953,150 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
TCL P80 Pro 5G
Tecno Pova Curve
What makes TCL P80 Pro 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 953150 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Tecno Pova Curve better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $219 vs $279
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the TCL P80 Pro 5G vs the Tecno Pova Curve, the Tecno Pova Curve scores 1 points higher (58/100 vs 57/100). Value score: TCL P80 Pro 5G — 58/100, Tecno Pova Curve — 72/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the TCL P80 Pro 5G and the Tecno Pova Curve are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL P80 Pro 5G and the Tecno Pova Curve are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve and the TCL P80 Pro 5G are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | TCL P80 Pro 5G | Tecno Pova Curve | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Elite | Dimensity 7300 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 953150 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1061 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3185 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2766 | 1080x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.3×74.6×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $279 | $219 |
Camera comparison
TCL P80 Pro 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Tecno Pova Curve
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
TCL P80 Pro 5G
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2766
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova Curve
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2436
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
TCL P80 Pro 5G
- 5800 mAh
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova Curve
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared TCL P80 Pro 5G and Tecno Pova Curve, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
TCL P80 Pro 5G leads Tecno Pova Curve by 8.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $60. Tecno Pova Curve was $60 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the TCL P80 Pro 5G and the Tecno Pova Curve are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL P80 Pro 5G and the Tecno Pova Curve are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve and the TCL P80 Pro 5G are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the TCL P80 Pro 5G or the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Tecno Pova Curve edges out the TCL P80 Pro 5G by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the TCL P80 Pro 5G and the Tecno Pova Curve?
The TCL P80 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Tecno Pova Curve — 58/100.
Should you choose the TCL P80 Pro 5G over the Tecno Pova Curve?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Tecno Pova Curve (89/100 vs 84/100).